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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.73 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.73 and 118.02 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.73 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.73 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.73 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 27,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230.75/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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